BA115

BASS AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual

TOP PANEL:
0dB -15dB 1 2 3 4 5
INPUT GAIN MASTER STYLE TREBLE
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. 0dB INPUT: Connect your “passive”
bass guitar here using a shielded instru-
ment cable. This input is not padded and
is best suited for basses without active
electronics or “hot” pickups.
2. -15dB INPUT: Connect your “active”
bass here using a shielded instrument
cable. This input is padded 15dB and is
best suited for basses with active elec-
tronics and/or “hot” pickups.
3. GAIN: Use this control in conjunction
with your instrument’s volume controls to
adjust the level of the signal sent to the
preamp.
4. MASTER: Use this control to adjust
the overall listening level of the amplifier.
This control is also used to adjust the sig-
nal level at the Line Out jack (#11).
5. STYLE: This five-position switch is
used to control the tone of the amplifier.
Please refer to the TECHNICAL SPECI-
FICATIONS on the back page of this
manual for an explanation of the function
of each position. Experiment with the
Style and other eq controls (#6,7,8) for
the results which suit you best.
6. TREBLE: This control is used in con-
junction with the style control to adjust
the high frequency level of the amplifier.
BA115 BASS AMPLIFIER
ON
ULTRA MID BASS CD INPUT HEADPHONES LINE OUT POWER
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
7. ULTRA MID: This control is used in
conjunction with the style control to
adjust the midrange level of the amplifier.
8. BASS: This control is used in con-
junction with the style control to adjust
the low frequency level of the amplifier.
9. CD INPUT: These jacks (RCA type)
are used to connect the line level (or
headphones) output of a CD player or
tape deck. The inputs to these jacks are
summed into a mono signal which is fed
into the BA115 just prior to its power
amplifier. Use the volume control on the
CD or tape player to control the output
level.
10. HEADPHONES: The internal speak-
er is disconnected when the head-
phones jack is used.
11. LINE OUT: This jack supplies a post-
eq, balanced line level signal for con-
necting to a house sound board, record-
ing unit or external amplifier. The ampli-
tude of this signal is adjusted by the
Master control (#4).
12. ON LED: This LED is illuminated
when the amplifier is plugged in and
turned on.
13. POWER: This switch is used to turn
the amplifier on or off.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS:

All Ampeg products are designed for continuous safe operation. Abiding by the fol-
lowing rules can help prevent damage to your amplifier, yourself and others.

• The amplifier is equipped with a three-pronged AC power cord. To reduce

the risk of electrical shock, NEVER remove or otherwise attempt to defeat
the ground pin of the power cord.

• Connect the amplifier ONLY to a properly grounded AC outlet of the prop-

er voltage for your amp.

• Avoid sudden temperature extremes, rain and moisture. Also, avoid sud-
den and intense impact. (If the unit has been subjected to any of the pre-
ceding abuses, have it looked at by an authorized service center.)

• NEVER set the amplifier on a support that will not bear its weight.

• Always keep the total speaker impedance at or above the rated load.

• Unplug the amplifier before cleaning it. NEVER spray liquid cleaners onto
the amplifier. Wipe it with a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth to remove dirt
and film.

• DO NOT use the amplifier if it has sustained damage to the chassis, con-
trols, or power cord. Refer the unit to an authorized service center for
inspection.

• Prolonged exposure to high volume levels may cause permanent hearing

loss or damage. Such damage is progressive and irreversible!

CAUTION ATTENTION VORSICHT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS
ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE
PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN
TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR
NICHT OFFENEN
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT
DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM
BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM
WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE
UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER
CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE
LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS
OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: = “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” = “ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION" "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES: "GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG" "UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
OUTPUT POWER RATING 100 Watts at 4 ohms
MAX INPUT LEVELS 0dB Input: 1.75V RMS
-15dB Input: 9.75V RMS
CD Input: 5V RMS
LINE OUT LEVEL 120mV RMS
HEADPHONE OUT LEVEL 3.75V RMS
GAIN 39dB
STYLE 1 = -25dB @500Hz
2 = -12dB @500Hz
3 = flat
4 = +5dB @2kHz and above
5 = -6dB @50Hz and below
TREBLE 40dB range @10kHz
ULTRA MID 30dB range @500Hz
BASS 36dB range @50Hz
SPEAKER SPECS 15”, 150 w, 4 ohm, 2.5” voice coil dia., 56 oz. magnet;
Piezo tweeter
POWER REQUIREMENTS 120VAC, 60Hz, 70VA
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 70VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 70VA
SIZE AND WEIGHT 21” W x 21” H x 15-1/2” D; 62 lbs.
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM:
0dB TONE CIRCUITS SPEAKER
INPUT
MIXER LIMITER
& POWER AMP HEAD
PHONE
GAIN
BASS ULTRA TREBLE MASTER LINE
-15dB MID OUT
INPUT
L
CD
STYLE INPUTS
R

Ampeg continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason,
the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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